Bruce Gowers

Directing

Bruce Gowers

Born December 21, 1940 · West Kilbride, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

Died January 15, 2023 · aged 82

Bruce Gowers was an English television director and producer, best known for work on large scale live music and event productions. He started his career in his native England where his landmark music video for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" brought him international recognition leading to his relocation to the U.S. in the late 1970s. Bruce’s varied career includes credits for the live episodes of Am…

Known For

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary CelebrationMichael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration · 2001
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
8.02001
MovieMusicDocumentary
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.
Eddie Murphy: DeliriousEddie Murphy: Delirious · 1983
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
7.61983
MovieComedy
Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen other cities across the U.S. to standing-room-only audiences. Eddie's comedy was groundbreaking, completely new, razor sharp and definitely funny.Eddie Murphy pontificates in his own vulgarly hilarious fashion on everything from bizarre sexual fantasies to reliving the family barbecue, and is peppered with Eddie's one-of-a-kind wit. Laugh along as Eddie reminiscences of hot childhood days and the ice cream man intermixed with classic vocal parodies of top American entertainers.Experience Eddie Murphy at his best, live and red hot! Delirious! Uncensored and Uncut!
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles) · 2004
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
8.52004
MovieMusic
Musicology Live 2004ever was a 2004 tour by Prince in North America to promote his Musicology album. The tour lasted from 27 March – 9 September 2004 and covered 96 dates throughout the United States and Canada, fetching a significant profit for Prince. It was attended by 1.47 million people in 2004, and was the top grossing tour of 2004 taking in $87.4 million Also, it involves Prince schooling people to back in the day music.This tour is also family-friendly along with the One Nite Alone...Tour. There are clean lyrics and no explicit ones.The tour is R&B themed along with soul, rock, funk, and pop. Rose Ann Dimalanta is also another touring keyboardist and vocalist for this tour. Candy Dulfer is also the comic foil for this tour though she plays saxophone and lends her vocal talents.
Robin Williams: An Evening at the MetRobin Williams: An Evening at the Met · 1986
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
8.21986
MovieComedyTV Movie
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Madonna: The Immaculate CollectionMadonna: The Immaculate Collection · 1990
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
8.71990
MovieMusic
The Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
The 14th Annual Young Comedians ShowThe 14th Annual Young Comedians Show · 1991
The 14th Annual Young Comedians Show
1991
MovieComedy
Richard Lewis hosts HBO's 14th annual comedy showcase for young comedians.
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So GoodJennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good · 2000
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
8.62000
MovieMusicDocumentary
This DVD includes the following perfomances: If You Had My Love (1999 VH-1 Fashion Awards), If You Had My Love (video) Madison Square Garden Performance with Marc Anthony, No me Ames (video), Let's get Loud (1999 Women's World Cup), Waiting for Tonight (megamix video), If You Had My Love (1999 Blockbuster Music Awards), Baila (video), Feelin' So Good (video), Plus exclusive interviews from family and friends.
Richard Lewis: I'm DoomedRichard Lewis: I'm Doomed · 1990
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
7.01990
MovieComedy
Taped in Chicago for HBO in 1990. The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.

Movies

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary CelebrationMichael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration · 2001
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
8.02001
MovieMusicDocumentary
Celebrating the 30 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's solo career, this legendary performance took place on September 10, 2001.
Eddie Murphy: DeliriousEddie Murphy: Delirious · 1983
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
7.61983
MovieComedy
Taped live and in concert at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in August, 1983, Eddie Murphy: Delirious captures Eddie Murphy's wild and outrageous stand-up comedy act, which he performed in New York and eighteen other cities across the U.S. to standing-room-only audiences. Eddie's comedy was groundbreaking, completely new, razor sharp and definitely funny.Eddie Murphy pontificates in his own vulgarly hilarious fashion on everything from bizarre sexual fantasies to reliving the family barbecue, and is peppered with Eddie's one-of-a-kind wit. Laugh along as Eddie reminiscences of hot childhood days and the ice cream man intermixed with classic vocal parodies of top American entertainers.Experience Eddie Murphy at his best, live and red hot! Delirious! Uncensored and Uncut!
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles) · 2004
Prince : Musicology Live 2004ever (Live in Los Angeles)
8.52004
MovieMusic
Musicology Live 2004ever was a 2004 tour by Prince in North America to promote his Musicology album. The tour lasted from 27 March – 9 September 2004 and covered 96 dates throughout the United States and Canada, fetching a significant profit for Prince. It was attended by 1.47 million people in 2004, and was the top grossing tour of 2004 taking in $87.4 million Also, it involves Prince schooling people to back in the day music.This tour is also family-friendly along with the One Nite Alone...Tour. There are clean lyrics and no explicit ones.The tour is R&B themed along with soul, rock, funk, and pop. Rose Ann Dimalanta is also another touring keyboardist and vocalist for this tour. Candy Dulfer is also the comic foil for this tour though she plays saxophone and lends her vocal talents.
Robin Williams: An Evening at the MetRobin Williams: An Evening at the Met · 1986
Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met
8.21986
MovieComedyTV Movie
In this hilarious stand up comedy, Robin Williams is energetic, witty and again hilarious. It's the number one stand up comedy of all time.
Madonna: The Immaculate CollectionMadonna: The Immaculate Collection · 1990
Madonna: The Immaculate Collection
8.71990
MovieMusic
The Immaculate Collection is the first commercially released greatest videos compilation by singer Madonna. Released on November 13, 1990 to accompany the audio CD, it contained hits spanning 1983-1990. The collection won "Best Long Form Video" category at the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards. Includes the following videos: 1. Lucky Star 2. Borderline 3. Like a Virgin 4. Material Girl 5. Papa Don't Preach 6. Open Your Heart 7. La Isla Bonita 8. Like a Prayer 9. Express Yourself 10. Cherish 11. Oh Father 12. Vogue 13. Vogue (1990 MTV Awards Show Performance)
The 14th Annual Young Comedians ShowThe 14th Annual Young Comedians Show · 1991
The 14th Annual Young Comedians Show
1991
MovieComedy
Richard Lewis hosts HBO's 14th annual comedy showcase for young comedians.
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So GoodJennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good · 2000
Jennifer Lopez | Feelin' So Good
8.62000
MovieMusicDocumentary
This DVD includes the following perfomances: If You Had My Love (1999 VH-1 Fashion Awards), If You Had My Love (video) Madison Square Garden Performance with Marc Anthony, No me Ames (video), Let's get Loud (1999 Women's World Cup), Waiting for Tonight (megamix video), If You Had My Love (1999 Blockbuster Music Awards), Baila (video), Feelin' So Good (video), Plus exclusive interviews from family and friends.
Richard Lewis: I'm DoomedRichard Lewis: I'm Doomed · 1990
Richard Lewis: I'm Doomed
7.01990
MovieComedy
Taped in Chicago for HBO in 1990. The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
Britney Spears: Live and More!Britney Spears: Live and More! · 2000
Britney Spears: Live and More!
8.32000
MovieMusicDocumentary
Watch 'Princess of Pop' Britney Spears cavorting in the sun and surf in "Live and More!" Part concert video and part travelogue, this fun-filled tv special features eight songs performed live on Hawaii's Waikiki Beach in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans, as seen originally aired on Fox. These songs are interspersed with clips of Britney's down time in Hawaii. Completing this grab bag are three music videos and clips from her "Saturday Night Live" appearances.
Legends of Rock 'n' RollLegends of Rock 'n' Roll · 1989
Legends of Rock 'n' Roll
9.01989
MovieMusicDocumentary
Are you ready for some old-time rock and roll?! Then you are ready for the masters, the originators, the men who made the music, the "Legends of Rock 'n' Roll Live." Join the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown, "The Killer" Jerry Lee Lewis, "Mr. Blueberry Hill" Fats Domino, "Hey" Bo Diddley, the "Genius" Ray Charles, "King of the Blues" B.B. King and "Tutti Frutti" Little Richard as they raise the roof "old school style." There's nothing like the originals, and this concert proves it once and for all! Songs: Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, I Feel Good [I Got You] (James Brown), Bo Diddley, I'm a Man (Bo Diddley), Mess Around, I'm a Fool For You (Ray Charles), Great Gosh a' Mighty (Little Richard), The Wild One [Real Wild Child], Great Balls of Fire, Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Jerry Lee Lewis), I'm Ready, Blueberry Hill (Fats Domino), Let the Good Times Roll, How Blue Can You Get? (B.B. King), All-Star Jam (Company).
Woodstock 94Woodstock 94 · 1995
Woodstock 94
8.01995
MovieMusicDocumentary
The "sequel" to the first Woodstock concert, during its 25th anniversery, featuring performances from bands like Green Day, Metallica, Cypress Hill, Blind Melon, Aerosmith, Nine Inch Nails, Rollins Band, Collective Soul, Blues Traveller and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others.
Billy Crystal: A Comic's LineBilly Crystal: A Comic's Line · 1984
Billy Crystal: A Comic's Line
4.31984
MovieDocumentaryComedy
In this concert, a take-off on the play "A Chorus Line," comic Billy Crystal uses the premise of auditions for a Broadway musical to play various characters trying out for the parts.
Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74 · 1974
Queen: Live at the Rainbow '74
7.91974
MovieMusicDocumentary
For long-time fans, this may be the most outstanding concert by Queen. The reason? It gives a perfect overview of an early Queen presentation. The material, the costumes, and the performance of the members are really great and supported by the hilarious conversational approach of a young Freddie Mercury. In one of the last interviews, the singer Freddie Mercury said that the way he looked in those days was ridiculous; many would argue. The band looked very theatrical and outrageous. That's the way that the orthodox, good old fashion Queen fan likes it more, so it's joyful to see the careful treatment of the performance and the power of the Queen sound when all the members of the band sing together.
Rod Stewart: Tonight He's YoursRod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours · 1981
Rod Stewart: Tonight He's Yours
1981
MovieMusic
Rod Stewart performs 20 full length songs in this concert special.
Harry Anderson's SideshowHarry Anderson's Sideshow · 1987
Harry Anderson's Sideshow
10.01987
Movie
Variety magic and comedy.
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStoryMichael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory · 1995
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
8.41995
MovieMusic
This compilation features 10 of Michael Jackson's greatest video hits, including "Billie Jean," "The Way You Make Me Feel," "Black or White," "Rock With You" and others. -Includes the never before seen 18 minute version of "Bad". Directed by Martin Scorsese. Featuring Wesley Snipes. -9:30 Long Version of "The Way You Make Me Feel". -"Black Or White"- short film "Panther" version -"thriller"- "monstrous masterpiece" the ultimate "music movie" 14 minutes of horrific fun by director John Landis. -"remember The Time"- directed by John Singleton (Higher Learning, Boyz N The Hood, Shaft),features Eddie Murphy and Magic Johnson.
Rush: Through the Camera EyeRush: Through the Camera Eye · 1985
Rush: Through the Camera Eye
1985
MovieMusic
Through the Camera Eye is a videocassette/laserdisc release by the Canadian band Rush. It was released in 1985 by PolyGram Records. It contains promotional videos issued for the band's albums Moving Pictures (1981), Signals (1982) and Grace Under Pressure (1984).
Rod Stewart Vagabond Heart TourRod Stewart Vagabond Heart Tour · 1992
Rod Stewart Vagabond Heart Tour
1992
MovieMusic
Recorded at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on February 9, 1992, and released as Rod Stewart – Vagabond Heart Tour on VHS and Laserdisc in August 1992.
Richard Lewis: I'm ExhaustedRichard Lewis: I'm Exhausted · 1988
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted
8.01988
MovieComedy
The sun's too bright, the traffic's going to be bad, there's too many people out there... It's just easier to sit back on the couch and laugh with Richard Lewis.
The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek TheatreThe Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre · 1982
The Doobie Brothers: Live At The Greek Theatre
1982
Movie
Recorded at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, California in 1982, this concert was the last date on the Doobie Brothers' "Farewell Tour". An emotional performance containing all their best loved hits from across their career and they were joined by founding members Tom Johnston, John Hartman, Tiran Porter and Michael Hossack. The band are in fantastic form and rise to the occasion magnificently, they can rarely have delivered a better performance. Tracks: Listen To The Music, Sweet Maxine, Rockin' Down The Highway, You Belong To Me, Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me), Long Train Runnin', Black Water, Minute By Minute, Slat Key Soquel Rag, I Keep Forgettin', Out On The Streets, What A Fool Believes, Jesus Is Just Alright, Takin' It To The Streets, China Grove, Listen To The Music Plus 5 tracks from the concert that were cut from the original 1982 film: Little Darling (I Need You), One Step Closer, Dependin' On You, Real Love, No Stoppin' Us Now. Band Interviews.
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary CelebrationArista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration · 2000
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
7.02000
MovieMusicDocumentary
Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor of the record label's 25th anniversary. The highly significant place that Arista Records holds in rock history is highlighted here by the high quality of the music performances and the excitement of the celebrities who introduce each segment. Packed with celebrity guests and classic music, this is a once-in-a-lifetime concert.
The 10 Faces of Michael JacksonThe 10 Faces of Michael Jackson · 2015
The 10 Faces of Michael Jackson
5.02015
MovieDocumentary
This programme reconstructs the many layers of facial cosmetic surgery that Michael Jackson had over the course of his lifetime and asks what the 'King of Pop' would have looked like if he had had none.
Genius. A Night for Ray CharlesGenius. A Night for Ray Charles · 2004
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
7.42004
MovieMusicDocumentary
A meld of legendary performers and contemporary artists of today who have been influenced by Ray's music perform in this concert extravaganza.
Kidsongs: Country Sing-AlongKidsongs: Country Sing-Along · 1994
Kidsongs: Country Sing-Along
1994
Movie
Starring the Kidsongs Kids and Billy and Ruby Biggle. We're going to the country! First stop, a fabulous ranch for a fun-filled horseback ride, a real cattle drive and line dancing to a hot country band. Then the Biggles use their magic powers to transport us to a real Western town where trick riders and ropers put on a dazzling performance.

TV Shows

American IdolAmerican Idol · 2002
American Idol
5.02002
Series
Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest shows in American television history. Who will become the new American Idol?
Solid GoldSolid Gold · 1980
Solid Gold
6.31980
Series
Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13, 1980. Like many other shows of its genre, such as American Bandstand, Solid Gold featured musical performances and various other elements such as music videos. What set Solid Gold apart was a group of dancers in revealing costumes who at various points in the program performed various dances to the top ten hits of the week. Many other specials aired in which the dancers would dance to older pop hits as well. Reviews of the show were not always positive, with The New York Times referring to it as "the pop music show that is its own parody...[enacting] mini-dramas...of covetousness, lust and aerobic toning--routines that typically have a minimal connection with the songs that back them up." The series ran until July 23, 1988, and it was usually transmitted on Saturdays in the early evening. In 1986, Solid Gold added the current year to its title, so in the seventh season the show was known as Solid Gold '86/'87. For the eighth and last season the program became known as Solid Gold In Concert, reflecting the addition of more live performances than had previously been featured on the program in the past.
KidsongsKidsongs · 1987
Kidsongs
10.01987
SeriesComedy
Kidsongs is an American children's media franchise which includes Kidsongs Music Video Stories on DVD and video, The Kidsongs TV Show, CDs of favorite children’s songs and covers of oldies and pop hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, song books, sheet music, toys and an ecommerce website. Kidsongs was created by producer/writer Carol Rosenstein and director Bruce Gowers of Together Again Video Productions, both of whom are music video and television production veterans. The duo had produced and directed over 100 music videos for Warner Brothers Records and took their idea of music videos for children to the record label. Warner Brothers funded the first video, “A Day at Old MacDonald’s Farm”. Shortly thereafter, a three way partnership between TAVP, WBR and View-Master Video was formed with TAVP being responsible for production and WBR and View-Master responsible for distribution to video and music stores, and toy stores respectively.
RoundhouseRoundhouse · 1992
Roundhouse
7.81992
SeriesComedy
Roundhouse is an American sketch comedy television series that aired on Nickelodeon from 1992 through 1996.
Celebrity DuetsCelebrity Duets · 2006
Celebrity Duets
10.02006
Series
Celebrity Duets was an American reality television show of the progressive game-show type, which combined celebrities of different backgrounds with professional singers in a weekly elimination competition. The show was a take-off of the Australian series program It Takes Two and its predecessor, the BBC's Just the Two of Us; however, unlike the British and Australian shows, the celebrities sang with different partners each week. Indeed, Celebrity Duets was meant to be transmitted in the UK first, under the title Star Duets, but the BBC bought the format before Simon Cowell got to produce it on ITV, there was even court action which the BBC won; thus, Star Duets never came into production. The show debuted on Fox, with a 2-hour premiere installment on August 29, 2006. It then moved to its normal Thursday timeslot the following week, and stayed there until its season finale on September 29, 2006. Simon Cowell of American Idol and The X Factor fame created the program, and Wayne Brady of Whose Line? fame, who himself is a singer and was the former host of a variety show on ABC, hosted the show. The judges were renowned composer and producer David Foster, rock and roll pioneer Little Richard, and singer Marie Osmond.